News from the REA

The latest news from the Renewable Energy Association. To see our responses to consultations, click here.

Eunomia Consulting releases report on investment in Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT) projects in the UK, such as gasification and pyrolysis,
ACT is seen as a less established renewable technology by the government, one that holds significant promise to cost-effectively manage black-...

European Commission releases the “Winter Package” of new proposed measures to keep the EU competitive as the clean energy transition continues,
Package relevant to UK as policies may be transferred over to UK law in ‘Great Repeal Bill’,
Proposals will suppo...

Chancellor Philip Hammond releases Autumn Statement,
£390m announced by 2020-21 to support renewable fuels, ULEVs, and connected and autonomous vehicles,
Chancellor instructs National Infrastructure Commission to draw up plans based on the assumption that spending on infrast...

WHA and REA launch a new campaign outlining the sustainability of biomass used as a source of renewable heat,
Campaign takes place as the Government is considering how it will fund renewable heat technologies under the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme,
WHA launch video that emphasi...

Government releases long-awaited consultation on the closure of coal-fired power stations,
£290m funding for renewable “CfD” auctions announced,
Onshore wind, solar, and biomass conversion still blocked despite being the most affordable forms of new power generat...

REA responds to United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN) report on gasification technologies in the UK
Mark Sommerfeld, Policy Analyst at the Renewable Energy Association, said:
“Gasification Technology is proven, as demonstrated by projects in operation across the ...

REA hosts six Indian MPs who flew to the UK to learn about innovation in decentralised energy systems,
REA sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Parliament India, the NGO who organised the delegation,
The two groups will work together in the coming months to develop ...

Leading companies in the UK biomass heat industry to meet this November 28th and 29th to discuss the recent compromise proposed by Government on biomass CHP tariff changes and the ongoing uncertainty around the RHI,
Conference is expected to host up to 100 international and local attend...